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Dave McQuilling

Dave McQuilling

Dave has spent pretty much his entire career as a journalist; this has included jobs at newspapers, TV stations, on the radio, in magazines, and online. For the last few years, he’s been focusing on automotive, technology, and food. Outside of The Manual, you can currently read his work on SlashGear, Tasting Table, and ReviewGeek.

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2024 Ferrari Roma front end angle from driver's side parked in front of house with cliff in the back.

The first electric Ferrari: Everything we know so far

What we know so far about the electric Ferrari that is set to debut in 2025
Mercedes-Benz G 580

The new electric Mercedes G-Class comes with four motors and a U.S. exclusive

The new electric Mercedes G Class has 579 horsepower and a wide range of offroading features
Venom F5 roadster revolution

John Hennessey reveals the Venom F5’s weirdest engineering challenge

A suprising range of people can fit into the Venom F5, John Hennessey's V12 Hypercar.
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

Maserati rounds off its 2025 Folgore lineup with an electric GranCabrio

Maserati has completed its Folgore lineup with an all electric version of its GranCabrio roadster.
Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis (1)

5 standout features on the Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis

Rolls-Royce puts a lot of effort into its limited-edition vehicles. The Rolls Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis may have taken things beyond the stratosphere.
Jon Hennessey standing in front of a Venom F5

CEO says Hennessey has to solve this issue before Venom F5 can win speed record

There's one thing stopping the Hennessey Venom F5's attempt to become the world's fastest car, and it's nothing to do with the vehicle.
Three Audi Q8s

Audi Q7 vs Audi Q8: What’s the difference?

When you dig into it, there's a big difference between the Audi Q7 and Q8 with both vehicles serving a different purpose.
Maserati Grecale Folgore

We drove the Maserati Grecale Folgore — what we liked (and didn’t) about the EV

Maserati continues electrifying its lineup with the Grecale Folgore -- an electric answer to its standard luxury SUV
hennessey venom f5 breaks lap record at cota venomf5 06

Hennessey’s Venom F5 breaks COTA lap record — CEO tells us why it’s ‘America’s hypercar’

The 1,817-horsepower Hennessey Venom F5 has outpaced the likes of the Czinger C21 and the McLaren P1 to set a lap record at COPA.
Fiat Dino Spider

5 non-Ferrari cars you wouldn’t guess have a Ferrari engine

Ferrari's legendary engines have made it into more than just the company's own vehicles over the years.
Tesla Cybertruck at a camping site

Expectation vs. reality: Cybertruck Basecamp rooftop tent is another disappointment

The Tesla Cybertruck's $3,000 Basecamp tent looks nothing like it's supposed to, and isn't a particularly easy install.
Person using United's Premier access desk

United Global Services: Everything you need to know about the airline’s invite-only status tier

We have all the details on Global Services -- United Airlines' secretive top tier of status
Girard-Perregaux Aston Martin Neo Bridges

The best Formula 1 watches: These are the racing timepieces anyone would covet

If you're an F1 fan, you need to look the part. A good racing watch is a key part of that.
Tesla Cybertruck parked indoors in front of a black wall with headlights and taillights on.

New viral video shows Tesla’s Cybertruck’s shatterproof glass has come a long way

The Cybertruck's bulletproof armored glass windows have managed to fend off a thief in San Francisco
Bugatti's V16 Engine

Bugatti’s next hypercar will feature a V16 engine

On the eighth anniversary of the Chiron's unveiling, Bugatti revealed its next generation of hypercars would be powered by a V-16 engine.
The Girard-Perregaux Free Bridge Meteorite front

The latest Girard Perregaux watch showcases a dial made from a 4.5 billion year old meteorite

Renowned luxury watchmaker Girard Perregaux has launched a timepiece that contains pieces of 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite.
Rolex Space Dweller

A super-rare Rolex watch is up for sale — this is what you need to know

Only 13 Rolex Space Dwellers were ever made, and you can currently buy one for $125,000
Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo

The Maserati GranCabrio: The Trident gives its GranTurismo a Spyder variant

Maserati has given us a tech-packed Spyder variant of their luxury sports car The GranTurismo with the new GranCabrio
The Aston Martin Vantage GT4

New Aston Martin Vantage GT4: Aston rounds off its 2024 racing lineup

Aston Martin rounds off its 2024 racing lineup with the Vantage GT4, another track going variant of the Vantage.
rolls royce arcadia droptail 07

The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail is a little glance at heaven

The Arcadia Droptail puts classic Rolls Royce touches onto a body style unique in the manufacturer's modern history.
Hennessey Venom F5

10 years on, Hennessey aims to reclaim its fastest car title

Hennessey's Venom F5 is aiming to break through the 300 mph barrier and take the world's fastest car title from Bugatti's Chiron Super Sport 300+.
2024 A3 Sedan

These are the most affordable luxury cars you can get

If you're looking for luxury cars, the likes of the BMW 2 Series and the Audi A3 offer plenty of a refinement in a small package. There are other options too.
2024 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWD SupersonicRed parked on a cliff top with ocean below.

Toyota invests another $1.3B in US factory to build all-new, 3-row electric SUV

Toyota's plant in Kentucky has received a $1 billion cash injection as the company makes plans to launch a new three-row BEV SUV.
Cadillac Escalade IQ

GM slashes EV production in half for 2024, still plans to have 1,000,000 electric cars by 2025

GM was set to make 400,000 EVs for its new electric car platform, but it's now forecasting about half of that for for 2024
Apple CarPlay 2024

Apple CarPlay 2.0 is coming this year – but it’s probably going to be a flop – here’s why

Not everyone is hyped for Apple's newest version of its infotainment system. Several major manufacturers have yet to announce they'll support it.
2025 Toyota Camry hybrid engine.

Car repairs guide: This is what those strange noises your car is making mean

Does a clunking, squealing, or clicking have you worried about your car? Here's what it might mean.
2025 BMW M4 Z40i

The 2025 BMW Z4 M40i is getting its first-ever manual transmission option (for a price)

The 2025 BMW M4 M40i comes with a package perfect for motoring purists.
Tesla Cybertruck driving in the desert.

Poor Tesla: The Cybertruck was just outdone by a Subaru Crosstrek

Despite promised offroading prowess, the Tesla Cybertruck has just been outperformed by a Subaru Crosstrek which retails at around half the EV's price.
Tesla Cybertruck wheel

Do you really need EV specific tires?

Should you buy EV tires. We discuss the benefits and whether or not they're worth it.
Tesla Cybertruck EV driving in snow.

Tesla Cybertruck: Great in a crash, terrible in the snow

The Tesla Cybertruck is starting to show up in the real world. So far, it's doing great in crashes, and really poorly in snowy conditions
Electric Porsche Macan

Porsche unveils its latest EV, the Macan, with 380-mile range – and Porsche fans may not like it

With impressive performance, a sporty look, and an 800 volt charging architecture, Porsche's new electric SUV may make an impact at the high end of the market.
Porsche 911 996 GT2

Why you shouldn’t hate the Porsche 996

A lot of people have the Porsche 996, but not us! Here's why you should give it another shot.
Porsche 911 S/T Heritage Package

The first hybrid Porsche 911 variants are coming in 2025

A hybrid Porsche 911 is in the offing, set for release in 2025. It has its 911 soul, but barely squeaks into the "hybrid" category.
BMW i7 M70 xDrive

BMW sets all-time U.S. sales record on back of EV lineup, MINI shows huge gains

BMW and MINI report increased sales in 2023. BMW's increase comes as EVs enter the market, setting the stage for MINI in 2024.
Driving a 2024 Slingshot R

2024 Polaris Slingshot first drive: The same core with a new look

Polaris' 2024 Slingshot enhances the company's three-wheeler range with a variety of new options.
A Movado watch

Thrift store find: $700 Movado watch for $15 (plus tips for finding a great deal)

Yes, it's possible to find a $700 Movado watch for $15 at a thrift store. Here's how.
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe (european model)

New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe has wider stance, increased horsepower, arrives in 2024

The Mercedes-AMG variant of the CLE 53 Coupe features more power, a wider stance, and several other high-end features
The new promo art for Grand Theft Auto VI.

GTA 6: 5 hidden details in the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer

The GTA 6 trailer confirms a lot of fans' speculation, but if you look deeper it may contain more details than you expect.
Front end of 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 1LT on a street with trees in the back.

Climate change and electric vehicles: New report says our obsession with SUVs cancels out benefits of EVs

Our current obsession with SUVs has impacted the fight against climate change and stopped emissions dropping by a third.
Nextbase iQ dashcam and app

This AI-powered dash cam could save your life

This newly released Nextbase dash cam is powered by AI and has one incredible feature in case of a car accident.
Ball engineer hydrocarbon watch

These Ball watches are tough enough for one of the U.S. Navy’s most elite units

The Engineer Hydrocarbon EOD are the most robust mechanical Ball watches ever made.
Oldsmobile hill at night

Polaris Camp RZR is an incredible way to experience off-roading the Glamis sand dunes

Glamis attracts tens of thousands of off-roaders year, a good chunk of which attend Camp RZR -- Polaris' two day, family-friendly, party in the dunes.
Wooden replica of the Tesla Cybertruck

Someone made a running Tesla Cybertruck out of wood, and it looks better than the real thing

The Tesla Cybertruck may have all sorts of production problems, but this running wooden replica seems pretty great.
McLaren F1 Bugatti Veyron race front view

These 5 classic cars look more futuristic than the Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck defenders claim its look is futuristic. But these futuristic cars are more aesthetically pleasing and were being produced decades ago.
Audemars Piguet UltraComplication Universelle

This Audemars Piguet watch won the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix, making it this year’s most impressive watch

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet UltraComplication Universelle has been awarded the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix. Here's why.
Rolex Explorer 40

Rolex and Smiths: The 2 watches that made it to the top of Mount Everest first

When Sir Edmund Hillary summited Everest, he had two watches with him. A prototype Rolex Explorer, and a Smiths Deluxe.
Tesla Cybertruck render on the road

Tesla walks back plan to sue Cybertruck flippers (but resales are still discouraged)

Tesla had briefly threatened to sue Cybertruck flippers for $50,000 or more, but that clause is now gone.
Tesla Cybertruck at a camping site

The Tesla Cybertruck specs have allegedly leaked: This is everything we know

The Tesla Cybertruck's specs have leaked, and come with a few key twists.
Lexus EV concept

Lexus may be releasing the world’s longest-range EV

While Lexus has typically been focused on hybrid cars, the automaker is now getting more serious about electric cars.
Eli and Peyton Manning celebrate Slider Sunday in a new King’s Hawaiian commercial

How to tailgate properly, according to former NFL QB Eli Manning

Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks about what he really sees as important while tailgating.